A Fantastic Opportunity: Sustainability and Responsible Business Reporting Officer
Manchester or Preston
This role will support the Responsible Business Lead to deliver the organisation’s Responsible Business framework, which sets out SP Electricity North West’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities, aligned to the wider policies of Scottish Power and Iberdrola. The role will focus primarily on the social sustainability and governance aspects of ESG, supporting the delivery of our STEM education programme and community initiatives, promoting volunteering, and building relationships throughout the business to embed responsible practices. The role will coordinate quarterly and annual data collection, analysis, reporting and governance activities in support of non-financial reporting, social impact and sustainability reporting obligations.
We are looking for an organised and enthusiastic individual with attention to detail and excellent communication skills, who can coordinate a diverse portfolio of responsible business activity.
Experience of corporate reporting would be ideal and a passion for sustainability and responsible business is a must.
The successful candidate must, at the start of employment have permission to work in the UK without sponsorship.
What we’re looking for
We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who meet the following criteria:
- Degree education, ideally in a related discipline such as Sustainability or Corporate responsibility
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
- Passion for sustainability and community impact
- Experience of managing community programs
- Experience of sustainability governance and reporting, ideally within a corporate setting
- Experience in responsible business principles and reporting against external benchmarks (i.e. BITC etc.)
- Familiarity with global sustainability standards, such as GRI, ESRS and UN Global Goals
- Delivery of responsible business program management e.g. volunteering or education programs
- Experience of ESG / Responsible Business communications and promotion (website / social media etc
What we’re offering
We value your expertise. In return, you’ll receive:
- An annual bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
- Private Healthcare
- An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
- A market-leading contributory pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We’re proud to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger.
